Police officers association to kick off fundraising campaign

The fundraiser allows for the association to provide money to charities and community groups in Chico, said CPOA President Peter Durfee. All the funds that are obtained are put back in the community and none are used for officers' use or equipment.

Last year, the CPOA was able to raise more than $20,000 during the telemarketing campaign, Durfee said. Some of that money was used to fund Chico Area Recreation and Park's Spring Jamboree and Easter egg hunt and the Chico Youth Rugby program.

The money is also given to charities like the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the American Cancer Society, he said. Many of the organizations helped rely heavily on the funds from the association.

The telemarketing campaign will last six weeks and residents will receive a call from someone representing the association explaining the drive.

Anyone with questions can contact CPOA President Peter Durfee at president@cpoa.org or through the association's Facebook page.